Ovechkin, NHL and Wayne Gretzky

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887, now seven behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the San Jose Sharks to bring him within 7 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes pursuit of Gretzky record for Capitals against Kings
Leon Draisaitl will look to extend his NHL career-high point streak to 16 games; the center has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in his past 15 games for the Oilers (37-23-4). Edmonton lost 3-2 at the Buffalo Sabres on Monday after winning three of its previous four.
Alex Ovechkin vs. Wayne Gretzky: NHL Scoring Record Odds
While Gretzky’s status is secure, his scoring record is not. At the end of February, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin trailed Gretzky by just 11 goals, putting him in line to potentially pass Gretzky by the end of the 2024-25 season.
Sidney Crosby joins Alex Ovechkin in chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
In a surprising turn of events, Sidney Crosby has now joined Alex Ovechkin in the race to surpass one of Wayne Gretzky's legendary records.
Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky set to head west
Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt. The trade that sent Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to Los Angeles in 1988 opened the gateway for the NHL to add expansion teams in Anaheim and San Jose.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Will Alex Ovechkin Break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Goal Record In Fewer Games?
The Gr8 Chase' for the NHL's all-time scoring record is down to just 10 goals. All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin through the final part of the 2024-25 regular season.
As Ovechkin creeps closer to Gretzky, Caps also have a winning formula
Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky’s record for career goals, but his Washington Capitals are also flying toward the playoffs.
Kings shut out Capitals, hold Alex Ovechkin without a shot in pursuit of Gretzky mark
Quinton Byfield scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves in the Kings' 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals.
Gretzky planning to be in attendance as Ovechkin chases NHL's all-time goal record
Wayne Gretzky will be in the house when history is made. The NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer is expected to be in attendance for Alex Ovechkin's games as the Washington Capitals star gets closer to eclipsing the Great One's record,
Canadians and Wayne Gretzky: Anatomy of a Relationship on Thin Ice
In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a ...
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When Sharks played host to Wayne Gretzky’s record-tying moment
Alex Ovechkin comes to town in pursuit of one of hockey’s most hallowed records, making a late run at Wayne Gretzky’s NHL mark of 894 goals ...